Executive Team

The senior TrailStone partners previously held senior roles in various divisions of Deutsche Bank’s commodities businesses. They are highly skilled in all physical, financial and risk management aspects.

John Redpath

Senior Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Redpath served as a Managing Director and Global Head of Oil and Agriculture Trading for Deutsche Bank from August 2007 to February 2013. During his tenure, Mr. Redpath built Deutsche Bank’s agriculture business from the ground up, doubled revenues in oil trading from its previous high-water mark and introduced physical trading of both...

Jarek Kozlowski

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Kozlowski has been involved in commodity trading for a number of years in various managerial, executive and directorial positions. Mr. Kozlowski was Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Mercuria in North America from 2008 to 2013. He oversaw the growth of North American operations from its inception to a highly successful trading platform...

William Gebhardt

Senior Partner & Head of European Power and Gas

Mr. Gebhardt served as a Managing Director of Deutsche Bank from February 2007 to February 2013. While at the bank, his roles encompassed Head of Trading for European Power, Gas, Coal and Dry Freight, as well as Co-Head of Dry Bulk Trading (coal, iron ore, steel, dry freight) and Global Head of...

Ante Pogacic

Partner & Head of EU Power & Gas Origination, Berlin Office

Ante Pogacic served as Managing Director of Deutsche Bank AG. Mr. Pogacic served as European Head of Electricity and Gas, Sales and Origination since September 2009. Mr. Pogacic is a highly experienced commodity professional specialized on the European Energy Markets with a focus on electricity generation and trading throughout Europe.